Behaviour Mentor - Tameside

Tradewind Recruitment; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a dedicated Behaviour Mentor to join a supportive secondary school in Tameside. You will provide 1:1 and small-group mentoring, helping pupils regulate emotions, build resilience and engage with learning. The role requires patience, calmness under pressure and strong communication within a school team. Immediate start preferred.

Location: Tameside, Hours: 8:30am – 3:45pm, Pay: £105–£115 per day. Relevant experience in SEMH or pastora care is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience in secondary schools, behaviour support, youth work, pastoral care, SEMH settings or similar environments is highly beneficial.
• Candidates with experience supporting young people facing behavioural and emotional challenges are preferred.
• Ability to maintain boundaries while building trusting relationships with pupils.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group mentoring and support to pupils.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with students.
• Assist students to regulate emotions and manage challenging situations.
• Support positive behaviour changes and promote engagement with learning.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, pastoral staff and the school team.
• Help pupils develop confidence, resilience and independence.

Skills

Patience

Calm under pressure

Behaviour management

Strong communicator

Team player

Empathy

Relationship building

Job description

Behaviour Mentor - Tameside£105 - £115 per day | 8:30am - 3:45pm | Secondary School | Tradewind RecruitmentAre you passionate about supporting young people to overcome barriers, develop positive behaviours and reach their full potential?Tradewind Recruitment are currently looking for a dedicated and resilient Behaviour Mentor to join a supportive secondary school in Tameside.This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience working with young people who may struggle with behaviour, emotional regulation, engagement or social challenges.

The Role

• Providing 1:1 and small-group mentoring and support
• Building positive, trusting relationships with pupils
• Supporting students to regulate their emotions and manage challenging situations
• Helping pupils understand and make positive changes to their behaviour
• Encouraging engagement with learning and improving attendance
• Supporting pupils who may be at risk of disengaging from education
• Working alongside teachers, pastoral staff and the wider school team
• Helping pupils develop confidence, resilience and independence
• De-escalating challenging situations in a calm and professional manner
• Promoting positive behaviour and maintaining clear boundaries

About You

• Patient, calm and resilient
• Confident managing challenging behaviour
• Able to build strong relationships with young people
• Consistent and confident in maintaining boundaries
• Empathetic and understanding of the challenges young people may face
• A strong communicator and team player
• Passionate about helping young people succeed
• Able to remain calm and professional under pressure
• Experience working in secondary schools, behaviour support, youth work, pastoral care, SEMH settings, residential care or similar environments would be highly beneficial.

We are particularly interested in candidates who have experience supporting young people with challenging behaviour, emotional regulation, SEMH needs or disengagement from education.

The Details

Location: Tameside

Setting: Secondary school

Hours: 8:30am - 3:45pm

Pay: £105 - £115 per day

Agency: Tradewind Recruitment

Start date: ASAP

If you have the patience, resilience and passion to help young people make positive changes, we want to hear from you!